The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may provide financing services for group companies and third parties on its own account or for the account of others, or grant loans. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.